Since making their ODI debut in 2009, the side has steadily established themselves as a competitive force in international cricket. They secured victories over top teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and also advanced to the semi-final of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
India are at the top of the rankings with 115 points, followed by New Zealand on 109. South Africa and Pakistan are third and fourth respectively, while Australia hold fifth place with 102. England are eighth with 93 points, followed by Bangladesh with 81 and the West Indies with 79.
Pakistan and Australia had also exchanged fourth and fifth place in recent updates. Pakistan's home tri-series victory helped them secure fourth position, level with South Africa on rating points.
Afghanistan's 4-0 Ireland Series Win
Sediqullah Atal emerged as Afghanistan's leading run-scorer, finishing the series with 313 runs. He smashed 143 off 120 balls, including 17 fours and four sixes, in the fourth ODI before scoring 98 off 112 balls in the final match.
The side has won 96 of their 191 ODI matches, maintaining an impressive win-loss ratio of 1.09. Their progress has also coincided with individual success in the format, with Rashid Khan occupying the top spot among ODI bowlers and Azmatullah Omarzai leading the all-rounders' rankings.
Afghanistan Complete 3-0 Zimbabwe T20I Whitewash Ahead of Two-Test Series
Spinner Noor Ahmad was the standout performer in the series finale, dismantling Zimbabwe's middle and lower order. The visitors were bowled out for just 79 runs in less than 15 overs, leaving the hosts with a modest target to chase. They completed the chase comfortably to secure the series.
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